All information about equality of opportunity

Perceptions of higher education outreach and access activity

The purpose of this report is to outline the findings from qualitative research with teachers and parents about their perceptions of higher education outreach activity, and specifically the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP).

Going to university almost halves disability job gap

Going to university almost halves the gaps in employment rates between disabled and non-disabled people, compared to those who only have GCSEs – although significant gaps remain – a new report from the Office for Students (OfS) shows today.

Beyond the bare minimum: Are universities and colleges doing enough for disabled students?

Disabled students are now a vital and significant part of campus life. However, challenges remain. Disabled students are less likely to continue their degrees, graduate with a good degree, and progress onto a highly skilled job or further study. This Insight brief asks what universities and colleges are doing to rectify these problems.

Supporting disabled students to succeed

Following the launch of a campaign to recruit members for the Disabled Students' Commission, Chris Millward explains the background to the new body, what it will do, and why it is needed.

Better data can help close equality gaps

New experimental statistics on interactions between demographic characteristics could offer important insights on equality of opportunity for different groups of students.

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